Audi expands TT's S Tronic selection

Audi has boosted the appeal of its dynamic TT range by offering the S Tronic six-speed transmission in three new variants.

Formerly manual only, the 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TDI coupes are now available with the S Tronic transmission for a price premium of $3500 ($68,950 and $73,800, respectively). Manual versions are now available to special order only, so the prestige importer clearly expects the S Tronic variants to account for the major portion of sales from this point forward. Audi has also introduced the 1.8 TFSI engine with the S Tronic to the Roadster model range, priced at $72,400.

With the S Tronic transmission the 1.8-litre coupe — from 118kW and 250Nm — will reach 100km/h in 7.2 seconds, yet will return a fuel consumption figure of 6.4L/100km in combined-cycle testing. In contrast, the diesel with S Tronic (available in the coupe only), develops 125kW and 350Nm, to propel it to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds and post a fuel consumption figure of 5.5L/100km.

Prices for the TT range are now as follows:
Coupe 1.8 TFSI manual — $65,450 (special order only)
Coupe 1.8 TFSI S tronic — $68,950 (new)
Coupe 2.0 TDI manual — $70,300 (special order only)
Coupe 2.0 TDI S tronic — $73,800 (new)
Coupe 2.0 TFSI S tronic — $75,550
Coupe 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic — $78,150
Roadster 1.8 TFSI S tronic — $72,400 (new)
Roadster 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic — $81,600

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